v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Oct. 31, 2025
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Document Type N-CSRS  
Amendment Flag false  
Registrant Name Vanguard Whitehall Funds  
Entity Central Index Key 0001004655  
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026  
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report  
C000012166    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Mid-Cap Growth Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VMGRX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$16
0.33%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 16  
Expense Ratio, Percent [1] 0.33%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 2,827,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 49  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 81.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$2,827
Number of Portfolio Holdings
49
Portfolio Turnover Rate
81%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Communication Services
13.6%
Consumer Discretionary
19.3%
Energy
3.1%
Financials
5.2%
Health Care
6.8%
Industrials
22.9%
Information Technology
24.7%
Real Estate
1.3%
Utilities
2.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000012167    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Selected Value Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VASVX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Selected Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$17
0.33%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17  
Expense Ratio, Percent [2] 0.33%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 6,598,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 126  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$6,598
Number of Portfolio Holdings
126
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Communication Services
1.8%
Consumer Discretionary
13.9%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Energy
3.3%
Financials
27.7%
Health Care
8.9%
Industrials
18.1%
Information Technology
5.0%
Materials
9.0%
Real Estate
5.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
3.4%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000126408    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VWOB  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$7
0.15%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7  
Expense Ratio, Percent [3] 0.15%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 6,478,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 918  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$6,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
918
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
9.0%
Asia
46.6%
Europe
7.3%
North America
17.6%
Oceania
0.0%
South America
17.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000126407    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VGAVX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$10
0.20%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10  
Expense Ratio, Percent [4] 0.20%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 6,478,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 918  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$6,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
918
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
9.0%
Asia
46.6%
Europe
7.3%
North America
17.6%
Oceania
0.0%
South America
17.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000126409    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VGIVX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$5
0.11%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5  
Expense Ratio, Percent [5] 0.11%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 6,478,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 918  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$6,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
918
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
9.0%
Asia
46.6%
Europe
7.3%
North America
17.6%
Oceania
0.0%
South America
17.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000133792    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Global Minimum Volatility Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VMVFX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$11
0.21%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11  
Expense Ratio, Percent [6] 0.21%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 1,994,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 252  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,994
Number of Portfolio Holdings
252
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Asia
17.3%
Europe
16.2%
North America
61.1%
Oceania
3.4%
South America
1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000133791    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Global Minimum Volatility Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VMNVX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$7
0.14%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7  
Expense Ratio, Percent [7] 0.14%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 1,994,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 252  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,994
Number of Portfolio Holdings
252
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Asia
17.3%
Europe
16.2%
North America
61.1%
Oceania
3.4%
South America
1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000163311    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VIGI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$4
0.08%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [8] 0.08%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 9,146,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 384  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$9,146
Number of Portfolio Holdings
384
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
0.0%
Asia
36.8%
Europe
37.4%
North America
23.3%
Oceania
1.5%
South America
0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000163310    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VIAAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$8
0.16%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8  
Expense Ratio, Percent [9] 0.16%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 9,146,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 384  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$9,146
Number of Portfolio Holdings
384
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
0.0%
Asia
36.8%
Europe
37.4%
North America
23.3%
Oceania
1.5%
South America
0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000163314    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name International High Dividend Yield Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VYMI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$6
0.12%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6  
Expense Ratio, Percent [10] 0.12%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 19,987,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,609  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$19,987
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,609
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.3%
Asia
34.0%
Europe
43.9%
North America
9.8%
Oceania
7.5%
South America
2.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000163313    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name International High Dividend Yield Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VIHAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$9
0.16%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9  
Expense Ratio, Percent [11] 0.16%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 19,987,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,609  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$19,987
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,609
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.3%
Asia
34.0%
Europe
43.9%
North America
9.8%
Oceania
7.5%
South America
2.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.8%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000246320    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name International Dividend Growth Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VIDGX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$26
0.52%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26  
Expense Ratio, Percent [12] 0.52%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 128,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 49  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$128
Number of Portfolio Holdings
49
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Asia
21.7%
Europe
62.8%
North America
12.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
2.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
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